The Osprey Coastal / shorebirds once filled with the vibrant

once filled with the vibrant reflection of lush wetlands and harmonious sounds

a talent that has earned me the whispered stories and reverence of the creatures that call this place home

a victim of our need for tidy perfection

As it flew through the forest

' – RDA

The Osprey Coastal / shorebirds once filled with the vibrant"In the fading light of evening, the aging Osprey soared over the familiar waters it had called home for years. Its once keen eyesight had dulled with time, but its heart still carried the spirit of a hunter. As the sun dipped below the horizon, the Osprey spotted a shimmer beneath the waters surface. With a graceful dive, it descended, summoning the last of its strength. Its talons grasped the glimmering fish. With its prize held tightly, the Osprey